Map & location
Overview
W14 8NS falls within the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, positioned along Holland Road — a broad, tree-lined thoroughfare that connects the neighbourhood to the rest of west London. The immediate area is characterised by grand Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses and mansion flats, many of which have been divided into sought-after apartments. Residents benefit from proximity to the elegant green spaces of Holland Park to the north and the busy retail and dining offer of Kensington High Street to the east.
The surrounding streets — including Addison Road, Russell Road and Warwick Gardens — form one of inner London's most desirable residential enclaves, blending period architecture with contemporary amenities. The area sits at the border between Kensington and Hammersmith, giving residents easy access to the cultural venues of both neighbourhoods, including the Leighton House Museum and the shops and restaurants of Shepherd's Bush to the west.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £915,000, around 31% above the wider W14 district average of £699,167 (HM Land Registry, 438 recent sales).
Getting here
W14 8NS enjoys excellent transport connections. Several London Underground lines serve the surrounding area, with stations within comfortable walking distance providing access to the District, Circle, Central and Piccadilly lines. Numerous bus routes run along Holland Road and Kensington High Street, linking the postcode to central London, Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and beyond. Cyclists benefit from a relatively flat terrain and established on-road cycle routes, while the Santander Cycles hire scheme operates docking stations nearby. By car, the A3220 and A315 provide straightforward access to the West End and the M4 corridor.
What it's famous for
The Holland Road area is known for its striking Victorian and Edwardian residential architecture, with grand stucco-fronted terraces and red-brick mansion blocks that have attracted artists, writers and professionals since the late nineteenth century. Nearby Holland Park — with its Japanese Kyoto Garden, open-air opera venue and peacocks — lends the neighbourhood a distinctly refined character. The area is also closely associated with the artistic legacy of the Holland Park Circle, a group of Victorian painters who lived and worked in the grand houses of the surrounding streets. Leighton House Museum, home of the painter Lord Leighton and celebrated for its extraordinary Arab Hall, is a short walk away on Holland Park Road.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and local services for the area
Weekly and fortnightly kerbside collections for residents
Major public library on Phillimore Walk, approx. 0.8 mi east
Three elected councillors represent this ward on RBKC
Tourist attractions
Elegant Victorian park with Japanese garden and open-air opera
~0.3 miVictorian artist's house famed for its stunning Arab Hall
~0.4 miMajor shopping street with department stores and independent shops
~0.6 miTranquil Japanese garden within Holland Park
~0.4 miIntimate open-air opera venue in the park's courtyard
~0.4 miOne of Europe's largest urban shopping centres
~1.0 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W148HW · 020 73716060
~250 mW86EG · 020 77958470
~550 mW86PR · 020 79373343
~800 mPharmacies
W148XJ · 020 76034761
~250 mW148PB · 020 32806947
~550 mW86BD · 020 79379154
~650 mDentists
W86ND
~400 mW140SH
~500 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Kensington Primary Academy, is ~100 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~100 mOther independent school
~350 mOther independent school
~350 mOther independent school
~350 mVoluntary aided school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Independent eateries and coffee shops lining Holland Road
Major brands and boutiques a short walk to the east
Offices and professional services firms in the wider area
Several estate and letting agencies serve this premium postcode
Gyms & leisure
Walking, tennis courts and children's adventure playground
~0.3 miWell-equipped health club near Kensington High Street
~0.7 miRegular exhibitions and cultural events in a unique setting
~0.4 miLong-established neighbourhood restaurant on Notting Hill Gate
~0.5 miMultiplex cinema on Kensington High Street
~0.7 miService providers
Full fibre and standard broadband infrastructure serving the area
Cable broadband available in parts of this postcode
Water and sewerage services for W14
Gas distribution network serving the area
Residential & community
Grand period terraces on Addison Road and Russell Road
Converted and purpose-built mansion blocks throughout W14
Contemporary flats interspersed among the period stock
Predominantly private ownership and private rental in this ward
Transport
Train & Tube
West Kensington
West Kensington
Barons Court
Barons Court
High Street Kensington Station
High Street Kensington
Earl's Court Station
Earls Court
Bus stops
Holland Road / Addison Road
Stops on Holland Road serving routes to central London and Shepherd's Bush
Kensington High Street
Frequent services along Kensington's main thoroughfare
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Holland Road
Hire docking station near the junction with Russell Road
Santander Cycles — Addison Road
Further docking station serving the southern end of Holland Park
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
EV Charging — Warwick Gardens
On-street electric vehicle charge points in nearby residential streets
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Holland Park
AED unit located at the park entrance on Ilchester Place
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Addison Road
Local post office serving the W14 area
Fuel stations
BP Forecourt — Shepherd's Bush Road
Petrol station on Shepherd's Bush Road at Hammersmith border
Places of worship
Victorian Anglican parish church on Holland Road
~0.1 miChurch of England church serving the wider Campden Hill area
~0.5 miRoman Catholic church on Kensington High Street
~0.7 miMosque and Islamic centre serving Muslim residents in the borough
~1.0 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 106% above the national average (139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1360 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,680.
Housing & utilities
Predominantly grand terraces and mansion flats in well-maintained condition
One of London's most sought-after residential neighbourhoods; low vacancy rates
Much of the ward falls within RBKC conservation area designations protecting character
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Significant green space providing air quality and amenity benefits nearby
RBKC monitors air quality; Holland Road carries moderate traffic volumes
Moderate road noise from Holland Road; residential streets are quieter
Low surface-water and river-flood risk in this part of Kensington
FAQs
Where exactly is the postcode W14 8NS?
W14 8NS is located on Holland Road in the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in west London, close to the border with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
What is the W14 8NS area like to live in?
The area is leafy, affluent and well-connected, characterised by grand Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion flats. It is highly regarded for its proximity to Holland Park, good transport links and the cultural amenities of Kensington.
Which council covers W14 8NS?
W14 8NS falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of London's smallest but most densely populated and historically significant boroughs.
Which parliamentary constituency is W14 8NS in?
The postcode is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
Which electoral ward is W14 8NS in?
W14 8NS is in the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Are there schools near W14 8NS?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What green spaces are near W14 8NS?
Holland Park is the closest and largest green space, roughly 0.3 miles away, offering formal gardens, a Japanese Kyoto Garden, a children's adventure playground and the famous open-air opera theatre.
What transport is available near W14 8NS?
The area is well served by London Underground stations within walking distance providing District, Circle, Central and Piccadilly line services, plus numerous bus routes along Holland Road and Kensington High Street, and Santander Cycles docking stations.
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